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Today in London radical history, 1990: Hackney anti-poll tax demonstration erupts into rioting
As previously related, the introduction of the Poll Tax (officially called the Community Charge) across the UK in 1989-1990 enraged… READ MORE
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Today in London’s herstory, 1685: Anne Arthur flies with the Devil over Deptford
In honour of this being our 666th post on this blog – we invoke His Satanic Majesty… “In Deptford, near… READ MORE
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Trespass the New River – a radical wander down North London’s longest aqueduct
WALK/TRESPASS THE NEW RIVER PATH North London’s New River was built between 1609 and 1613, in an attempt to alleviate,… READ MORE
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Today in London smashing herstory, 1912: suffragettes demolish West End windows
“Never since plate glass was invented has there been such a smashing and shattering of it as was witnessed this… READ MORE
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Today in London policing history, 1990: cops attack striking Bacton Fashions workers, Hackney
Food delivery couriers in the IWGB union have challenged Labour’s Philip Glanville, the mayor of Hackney, to meet them and… READ MORE
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